Transition and Support Services
For Students with Disabilities
Somei Tam & Boris Vukovic
Paul Menton Centre
January 16, 2016
Paul Menton Centre
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Established in 1990 to provide comprehensive range of disability services
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Mandate from the Accommodation Policy for Students with Disabilities
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Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU) and by Carleton
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Mission: To foster equal access to the university experience for students with
disabilities while maintaining academic standards through provision of academic
accommodations and support services, in partnership with the Carleton
community.
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Integrative model of service delivery that respects dignity, individualization, and
integration of students with disabilities
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Focus on customer service, efficient delivery of services, and active engagement of
students and faculty in the accommodation process
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Locations:
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Main PMC Office - 501 University Centre
McIntyre Exam Centre (Examination Services) -133 University Centre
New Sun Joy Maclaren Centre for Adaptive Technology – 239 MacOdrum Library
Learning Technology Lab - 512 University Centre
24-Hour Attendant Services - 233 Residence Commons
Students with Disabilities @ PMC
Transition to Carleton
 Prepare documentation
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Psycho-educational assessment report
PMC documentation forms
IEP alone is not sufficient
 Attend Make the CUT
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May 4, 2016 at Carleton University
Nov 2016 at Algonquin College
 Research disability services and financial aid
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Review the RARC Transition Resource Guide: www.transitionresourceguide.ca
NEADS Disability Awards website: www.disabilityawards.ca
 Schedule information meetings
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Disability services
Campus accessibility
Academic departments
Residence and tours
www.transitionresourceguide.ca
www.disabilityawards.ca
Transition to Carleton
 Summer planning
| Registration with the PMC
• Advance notice for supports for sensory disabilities
| University summer orientation
| Request residence accommodation through Housing
 Beginning of term
| PMC Intro
| Get the FACTS
| Coordinator appointment
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Accommodations
Support services
Referrals
Funding options (BSWD)
Ongoing Services
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Exam and classroom accommodations
Learning strategies support
Educational counselling
Mentoring
Tutoring referral
Workshops
Screening for LD/ADHD/Mental Health
Referrals to other campus services
General check-ins
24- Hour Attendant Services in residence
Transcription services
Assistive Technology
What are Accommodations?
 Designed to accommodate functional challenges/limitations caused
by a person’s disability and to allow him or her to perform the
essential requirements of his or her academic courses or programs at
the same level-playing field of his or her peers.
 Individualized to disability-related needs of the person in relation to
the task to be performed
 …NOT modifications to fundamental skills or knowledge (essential
requirements)
 …NOT intended to guarantee success for the student
 …NOT intended to make it “easier” compared to classmates
Goal of Accommodation
Accommodations
 Typical
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Extra time
Quiet location
Computer, AT
Notetaking, audio recording
Breaks
 Exceptional
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Rarely supported, requires additional specific documentation
Cueing/formula sheets
Adjusted exam schedule
Alternative evaluation
Other Campus Support Services
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Student Academic Success Centre
Student Science Success Centre
Math Tutorial Centre
Library Services
Writing Tutorial Service
Learning Support Services
Health and Counselling Services
Career & Coop Services
FIT: Action Program
Qualifying Programs
 Enriched Support Program (ESP) & Aboriginal Enriched
Support Program (AESP) www.carleton.ca/esp
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Full-time qualifying program for:
– Students whose high school grades and performance do not represent their academic potential.
– Students who would like more academic support as they begin their studies.
– Applicants who have taken time away from school and wish to start university in a supported
environment.
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4 streams: Arts & Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, Engineering
Fall admission (June 1 deadline) & Winter admission (Dec 15 deadline) for Arts & Social Sciences
stream only
Program:
– up to 3 credits + 2 academic skills workshops
– academic advising + mentoring + academic coaching
Application package: form, high school transcript, personal statement essay, 2 references, $65 fee
 Special Student - Continuing Education
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Apply to Registrar’s Office for Carleton student #
Take up to 1.0 credit per term in Fall/Winter & 0.5 credit in Spr/Sum
Apply to degree program if meet min. CGPA for # credits taken (e.g. 2.0 credits with 8.0 CGPA or
higher, 2.5 credits with 7.0 CGPA or higher etc)
For more information…
Paul Menton Centre for
Students with Disabilities
Phone: 613-520-6608
TTY: 613-520-3937
pmc@carleton.ca
www.carleton.ca/pmc